Gerald Vann, O.P. (1906–1963) was a British Dominican theologian and philosopher whose writing sought to present Saint Thomas Aquinas as a thinker of intellectual breadth, spiritual depth, and enduring relevance.
Saint Thomas Aquinas is Vann’s interpretive introduction to Aquinas and Thomism. For the group’s autumn restart, our first meeting will cover Chapter 1, “St. Thomas: the Man.”
All meetings begin at 7:00 PM in the Parlors, except where noted.
The Thomistic Reading Group at St. Vincent Ferrer meets roughly every two weeks to read and discuss texts in the tradition of Saint Thomas Aquinas — including Aquinas himself, his commentators, and scholars who have engaged seriously with the Thomistic intellectual heritage.
Founded in the autumn of 2024 and moderated by a Dominican friar of the parish, the group welcomes anyone drawn to the intersection of faith and reason. No prior background in philosophy or theology is required.
To join the mailing list or ask a question, write to gregorymcniff@gmail.com. The group is free and open to all. For parish information visit svsc.info.
A member introduces the evening's reading, and the conversation flows freely from there, with Fr. Francis Belanger, O.P., offering context and direction. Meetings run about an hour. Feel free to come even if you'd like to stay in listen-only mode.
We meet in the Parlors — the red brick building on the parish block along Lexington Avenue between E. 65th and E. 66th Streets, immediately next to the Church of St. Vincent Ferrer.
New York, NY 10065
A clear, contemporary introduction to Aquinas and his enduring influence on philosophy, theology, and the relationship between faith and reason. An excellent place to start.